Hunter Strickland Going On Paternity List

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Hunter Strickland is leaving the team to go on the paternity list. Catcher Spencer Kieboom is being called up from the minors in a corresponding move. Strickland should be out just a handful of days. With Strickland out and Sean Doolittle still on the injured list, expect Daniel Hudson to get […]

Anthony Rizzo Doesn't Expect To Play Tuesday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) said that he doesn't expect to play on Tuesday against the Mets. Rizzo left the game on Saturday and hasn't played since, but it seems like he's improving, meaning he could be back in the lineup as soon as Wednesday. Rizzo is hitting a nice .290/.402/.526 with 25 […]

Scott Kingery Expected To Be Fine

Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said that infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery's (stomach) abdominal issue that forced him from the game on Monday is gastrointestinal and not muscular, so he's expected to be fine. That means we're likely to see Kingery back in the lineup on Tuesday. He's been useful in most mixed […]

X-Rays Negative For Mike Moustakas

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas' (wrist) X-rays came back negative on Monday after he was hit in the wrist/hand with a hard line drive on defense, but he's sore and is "unlikely" to play on Tuesday, according to manager Craig Counsell. The Brewers and fantasy owners can breathe a sigh of relief for Moose, […]

Keke Coutee Back At Practice Monday

Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee (ankle) returned to practice on Monday after missing the team's third preseason game last Thursday against the Packers with a sprained ankle. Coutee should be ready for the regular season opener in two weeks at this rate. There's a lot to like about the 22-year-old in the slot for […]

Scott Kingery Leaves Early Monday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Scott Kingery (abdominal) left the game early on Monday with abdominal soreness. Kingery had a single in his two plate appearances and is now hitting .273/.336/.499 with 15 home runs, 51 runs, 43 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 390 plate appearances on the year. He's been a useful power/speed utility man […]

Dustin May To Make One More Start After Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie starting pitcher Dustin May, who is starting against the Padres on Monday night, will make one more start in six days before going back to the bullpen. The right-hander will be lined up to start against the Diamondbacks this weekend. Gingergaard has a 4.26 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 15 strikeouts in […]

Mike Moustakas Injured Monday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas (wrist) left the game early on Monday when a line drive struck his hand on defense. Moose was hitless in his only plate appearance before leaving. This has the potential to be a serious loss for the Brewers in their quest to return to the playoffs. Moustakas has been […]

Rico Garcia To Make Debut Tuesday

The Colorado Rockies are calling up pitching prospect Rico Garcia to make his major league debut on Tuesday against the Red Sox, according to a source. Garcia is the team's No. 20 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 4.23 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 9.6 K/9 in 123 1/3 innings (25 starts) for […]

David Andrews' Season In Jeopardy

New England Patriots center David Andrews (lungs) has been hospitalized with a blood clot in his lung, and his 2019 season is now in jeopardy. Andrews is an underrated part of New England's offensive line, so his absence is definitely a downgrade to the Pats backfield and for veteran quarterback Tom Brady.

Browns Cut Jaelen Strong

The Cleveland Browns cut wide receiver Jaelen Strong on Monday. In his three seasons in the NFL (two with Houston, one with Jacksonville), Strong has only 31 catches for 330 yards and four touchdowns in 19 games. The most games he's played was 10 in his rookie season with the Texans. Strong's departure is good […]

Brendan McKay Hurt In Minors

Tampa Bay Rays two-way prospect Brendan McKay (shoulder) has been placed on the seven-day minor league injured list with left shoulder fatigue. There aren't any long-term concerns, so McKay should be an option for Tampa's rotation when rosters expand in September. The team's No. 2 prospect and No. 15 overall, per MLB Pipeline, didn't fare […]

German Marquez May Not Return This Year

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that starting pitcher German Marquez (arm), who landed on the injured list on Monday, is dealing with a "tired arm" and may not pitch again this season. With the Rockies well out of contention, it makes plenty of sense to shut Marquez down for the final month to avoid […]

Didi Gregorius, Cameron Maybin Out Monday

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (shoulder) and outfielder Cameron Maybin (wrist) are not in the starting lineup on Monday. Gregorius was hit by a pitch in the shoulder on Sunday, but he could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday. Maybin has missed the last two games with left wrist soreness and has […]

Mike Yastrzemski Not Playing Monday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (hand) is not in the starting lineup on Monday after being hit by a pitch in the hand on Sunday. The injury isn't believed to be very serious, so there's a chance that Yaz can return as early as Tuesday. He's day-to-day. Austin Slater is in right field and […]

Dante Pettis Dealing With Groin Injury

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis (groin) said he's dealing with a minor groin injury. Pettis also said that he needs to play with more urgency and "run routes deliberately with more purpose." Despite being the top receiver on the depth chart, San Fran's coaching staff continues to criticize Pettis' play this preseason, which […]

A.J. Green On Track To Return In Week 3?

In a "best-case scenario," Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (ankle) could make his season debut in Week 3 on the road against the Bills. Green is still one of the best receivers in the league when he's healthy, but he hasn't played in a full season in two of the last three years because […]

Amari Cooper On Track For Week 1

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (foot) is on track to play in Week 1 against the Giants, but he won't practice this week, according to head coach Jason Garrett. Cooper can run full speed, but his foot is impacting how he cuts in his routes. He continues to say that he's not worried about […]

Brad Keller To Make 2-3 More Starts

Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said that starting pitcher Brad Keller will likely only make two to three more starts this year. The Royals want to shut him down at 180 innings. Keller is already at 164 innings, so the Royals will keep his pitch count low in his last several outings, severely limiting […]

Adalberto Mondesi Likely To Be Activated Sunday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (shoulder) is likely to be activated from the injured list when rosters expand on Sunday. Manager Ned Yost said the team doesn't want Mondesi diving for balls or diving into the bases for the rest of the season. The 24-year-old phenom has been out since July 16, so fantasy […]

Bradley Zimmer, Danny Salazar Getting Closer

Cleveland Indians outfielder Bradley Zimmer (shoulder, side) will move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Columbus on Monday, while pitcher Danny Salazar (groin) will start his rehab assignment with Double-A Akron on Monday and throw one inning. Both players should be able to help the Tribe out in September. Zimmer has an intriguing mix of power […]

Danny Duffy To Rejoin Team Later This Week

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Danny Duffy (hamstring) is done with his rehab assignment and will be activated from the injured list to start on Friday or Saturday against the Orioles. The left-hander will return to face an excellent matchup, but he's still pretty darn risky in mixed leagues in his first start back from […]

Carlos Hyde Works With Backups Monday

While Kansas City Chiefs running backs Damien Williams, Darwin Thompson and Darrel Williams worked with the first-team offense in practice on Monday, Carlos Hyde worked with the backups. Hyde is currently buried on the depth chart and looks likely to be cut this weekend. The 28-year-old did very little of anything in 14 games between […]

Jay Bruce Expected To Return Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Jay Bruce (elbow) will play for Double-A Reading on Friday and Saturday and is expected to come off the injured list when rosters expand on Sunday, Sept. 1. Bruce won't throw initially and will only be used as a pinch-hitter. Bruce hasn't played in the bigs since Aug. 8. He's been a […]

Noah Fant Back At Practice

Denver Broncos rookie tight end Noah Fant (ankle) is back at practice on Monday after suffering an ankle injury last Monday in the preseason game against the 49ers. Fant should be fine for Week 1 and will enter his rookie season with a good chance of becoming the team's primary pass-catching tight end by the […]

Anthony Miller Returns To Practice Monday

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said that wide receiver Anthony Miller (ankle) returned to practice in a limited role on Monday. Miller's missed time in camp could slow him down out of the gates in the regular season, but he should still have a role in a Chicago offense that is expected to take […]

Darius Slayton Suffers Setback

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Darius Slayton (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring for the second time in training camp. It's unknown if Slayton will be ready for Week 1 now, but even if he is, he's not a redraft option to begin the year, even with Golden Tate suspended for the first four games. It's […]

Cesar Hernandez Out Monday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Cesar Hernandez is not in the starting lineup on Monday. Scott Kingery will man the keystone and will hit seventh against Pirates starter Joe Musgrove. Kingery has been very valuable to the Phils this year while filling a number of positions, but he's been cold of late and makes for an […]

Chad Henne Suffers Broken Ankle

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne (ankle) will undergo surgery for a broken ankle on Tuesday. Henne was injured in the preseason game against the 49ers on Saturday and will obviously miss a big chunk of time. As a result, the Chiefs signed veteran Matt Moore to be Patrick Mahomes backup to begin the season. […]

Geoff Swaim Returns To Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Geoff Swaim (foot) is returning to practice on Monday in a limited capacity. It's a positive sign that he'll be ready for Week 1 against the Chiefs. Swaim comes to Jacksonville after four seasons with Dallas in which he had 35 receptions for 336 yards and only one touchdown in 37 […]